Quick Summary: Weather Forces Evacuation at White House
Severe weather forced a two-hour evacuation during the 'Salute to America 250' event in Washington — disrupting the celebration and highlighting national...
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• Newly released files include an Epstein warning about Trump’s mental state.
• In a 2018 email, Jeffrey Epstein called Trump “evil beyond belief” and “nuts.”
• Epstein warned people Trump could “crack” under pressure.
• Lawmakers released thousands of pages from the Epstein case.
• Ghislaine Maxwell remains in prison; Epstein...
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House Speaker Mike Johnson will force a vote next week on releasing Epstein documents
The bill orders the Justice Department to hand over all Epstein files for public view
A discharge petition reached 218 signatures after Rep. Grijalva’s swearing-in
Johnson had delayed action by keeping the House...
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• FBI Director Kash Patel has drawn criticism for using the FBI jet for personal trips.
• He flew the plane to a private hunting resort owned by a Republican donor’s family.
• Justice Department and White House officials complained about the costly travel.
• Critics call the taxpayer-funded flights wasteful,...
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• Dallas Cowboys leader Charlotte Jones praised Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show.
• Katie Miller hoped for a MAGA-friendly answer but got a surprise.
• Jones celebrated the show’s global reach and cultural mix.
• The chat may boost Stephen Miller’s public image.
• The discussion eased some MAGA anger over...
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The House will reopen soon, bringing the Epstein files back into play.
Speaker Mike Johnson leads the move to shift the files to the front burner.
Democrats plan to vote on a subpoena for the Epstein files once Congress reconvenes.
Pam Bondi may face probing questions about...
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Leading Republicans are already hedging bets beyond Trump.
A sharp drop in Trump support stems from rising costs.
Trump still watches the stock market, not everyday struggles.
Some GOP figures plan for a post-Trump party future.
What Is Happening to Trump Support?
Donald Trump led the Republican Party for...
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A stealth provision in the government funding deal lets some Senate Republicans sue for up to $500,000.
House Republicans call the stealth provision “self-serving,” but they avoid removing it now.
They plan to repeal the stealth provision later so the shutdown ends quickly.
The deal extends food...
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• A key Senate staffer resigned after choosing between her job and her firm, Victory Field Operations.
• The Senate Business Office forced the choice amid a clash over outside political work.
• Victory Field Operations served both top GOP gubernatorial campaigns, raising ethics questions.
• Another staffer linked to the...
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• Adelita Grijalva will be sworn in after more than 50 days, bringing the House to full strength.
• Her swearing-in gives the discharge petition 218 signatures needed to force a vote.
• The petition aims to force release of Jeffrey Epstein files held by the Justice Department.
• The House...
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Jack Schlossberg announced his run for a New York City congressional seat.
He warns that America “is in crisis” under the Republican Party.
He criticizes Trump’s actions on civil rights and White House renovations.
He calls for a new generation of leaders to win back the House.
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Political analysts tested Truth Social’s AI fact-checker.
The AI admitted Trump’s tariff claims were false.
It blamed Trump’s words for the Jan. 6 riot.
It said there was no proof the 2020 election was stolen.
It noted Trump has ended no wars since taking office
Political analysts at...
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Lawmakers passed short-term bills to end the longest government shutdown.
Eight Democrats joined Republicans to extend funding through January 2026.
Experts warn of rising health care costs in underserved red states.
Critics say the government shutdown deal may hurt Republican voters most.
Government Shutdown Deal: What You Need...
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has not paid nearly $1 million in Medicare taxes he owes.
He set up his hedge fund as a limited partnership to dodge Medicare taxes on his income.
While confirming him, senators asked for a reserve fund to cover any tax gap.
As...
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• New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani vowed to arrest Netanyahu under an ICC warrant on his first day.
• Republican Councilwoman Inna Vernikov invited Prime Minister Netanyahu and dared Mamdani to act.
• Legal experts say the NYPD has no power to arrest a foreign leader on international war...
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A House Rules Committee meeting turned heated over an eight-week government shutdown break.
Rep. Yassamin Ansari accused Republicans of taking a taxpayer-funded vacation.
Rep. Virginia Foxx fired back, insisting all lawmakers worked during the shutdown.
The committee is debating a funding plan that runs through January 2026.
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A hidden clause in the spending deal could give Senate Republicans $500,000 each.
The deal ends the government shutdown but skips key health care demands.
House Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, vow to remove this Senate payout provision.
Critics say this “self-dealing” move lines political pockets with...
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• West Texas U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington will leave Congress in January 2027.
• He led the House Budget Committee and championed a major tax and spending bill.
• Arrington said he believes in temporary, citizen-led service, like early presidents.
• His departure opens a safe Republican seat in a district...
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